Tucking in his head

[PaddyCampbell15]

Need some advice if anyone can help please.
I have a warmblood x ISH 8 years old, he is nice forward going horse. While in the school show jumping he can be rode in a standard loose ring snaffle and carry’s himself absolutely perfect. The problem is when out hacking/cantering or going x country he drops his head down and tucks in his head and grabs hold of the bit and gets overly strong. He has a fleshy tounge and I’m wondering if it’s a biting problem?

 

[Regandal]

I can recommend the horse bitfit people. Very thorough.

 

[PaddyCampbell15]

I can recommend the horse bitfit people. Very thorough.

Thank you. I presume I’ll find them on line and message them. Thanks again

 

[Tihamandturkey]

I have a 9 year old ISH mare with a fleshy tongue & small mouth we use a ported Uttoxeter kimblewick for exciting things 🙂

 

[PaddyCampbell15]

I have a 9 year old ISH mare with a fleshy tongue & small mouth we use a ported Uttoxeter kimblewick for exciting things 🙂

Someone suggested the NS turtle top or a myler low port. I’m just curious if other people had success with horses who done this. Thank you for your reply

 

[Tihamandturkey]

Someone suggested the NS turtle top or a myler low port. I’m just curious if other people had success with horses who done this. Thank you for your reply

You're welcome - good luck 😊

 

[Regandal]

Yes, look online for a fitter.
I’ve tried all the bits mentioned, he is now in a hanging cheek orbit.
https://www.horsemanshipsaddlery.uk...ntil-end-of-May-2019-Orbit-Hanging-Cheek.html

 

[PaddyCampbell15]

Yes, look online for a fitter.
I’ve tried all the bits mentioned, he is now in a hanging cheek orbit.
https://www.horsemanshipsaddlery.uk...ntil-end-of-May-2019-Orbit-Hanging-Cheek.html

Do they apply poll pressure?

 

[Regandal]

No. That’s a myth. My horse seems to like the stability.

 

[TotalMadgeness]

Please don't kill me but with my IDx who can get strong out on a hack I use a waterford pelham... It helps prevent any leaning or rushing on with just the tiniest of tweaks. All other times he is in a HP lip relief snaffle from horsemanship saddlery.

 

[PaddyCampbell15]

Please don't kill me but with my IDx who can get strong out on a hack I use a waterford pelham... It helps prevent any leaning or rushing on with just the tiniest of tweaks. All other times he is in a HP lip relief snaffle from horsemanship saddlery.

Tried a Waterford & cherry roller and he still does it 🙄.

 

[PaddyCampbell15]

No. That’s a myth. My horse seems to like the stability.

Oh I heard it did but now I’m reading on google that it doesn’t the same as you said.

 

[MuffettMischief]

NS elevator? https://www.thehorsebitshop.co.uk/product.php?xProd=67

 

[TotalMadgeness]

Tried a Waterford & cherry roller and he still does it 🙄.

Was that a pelham or a waterford snaffle?

 

[sam72431]

My friends horse did this (ex racer) and she borrowed my neau schule Waterford it's a type of gag but not three ring more hanging cheek with an extra ring. She was able to stop him hanging and able to check him. She's since bought her own with good success.

 

[sportsmansB]

My eventing mare did this
I used a cheltenham gag on rope cheeks and it fixed it altogether. She actually got so much better that I didn't need it any more.
She hated most bits so I just got the gag with the same NS double jointed mouthpiece that was in her flatwork bit.